S.E.C. Real Estate Observer

Welcome to the Spring 2021 issue of the S.E.C. Observer. In this issue, Joe Crowley, S.E.C., 2021 President of the Society, reminds us what to do when spring is in the air. Steve Barker, S.E.C., CCIM, continues the adventures of Jack Jones and his quest to transfer his knowledge and “pay it forward.” Mark Lechner, […]

Springtime is for cleaning. Getting rid of the old things we do not use or are outdated. Remembering the past and lessons it has taught us is good, but live in the today and embrace the future. As we age, many of us tend to live in the past. Clinging to what we had, blinds […]

Jack Jones, as he had done countless mornings before at the local Starbuck’s, stirred a little sugar into his first cup of “high test” and opened his Wall Street Journal to purvey the happenings of the day. The news remained mixed. The usual political and economic turmoil, oil production damaged by cancellation of the Keystone […]

I’d like to start by letting everyone know that I used facts and figures from several studies and articles written about the need and benefits of developing affordable housing. The need for affordable housing is more necessary than ever, not only for those relying on this housing, but for neighborhoods that need the community benefits […]

This is completely ridiculous. As I sit here, I am about to leave for the highlight of my day today—at 4:30 I get my first injection of the COVID Pfizer vaccination. Sad that now I have to wait three weeks for another “anticipation high”—the second dose. I am so glad that 2020 is gone, but […]

When you participate in a Society of Exchange Counselor marketing session, there is a trove of creative ideas and advice you can take home, all given freely by Society Counselors at the session to assist any guests or Counselor attendees. Sometimes a creative solution is not immediately endorsed by your client, banker, or managing broker. […]

S.E.C. Education Foundation News Steve Fithian, S.E.C. 2021 S.E.C. Education Foundation President The S.E.C. Education Foundation is pleased to announce that Jason Mittman, S.E.C., CCIM, will present “Applying Lessons from the World’s Toughest Races” in Greenville, South Carolina, on March 21, 2021. This course is only available in person. On May 16, 2021, Jason Dillard […]

S.E.C. National Invitational Marketing Session Greenville, South Carolina March 21–24, 2021 The S.E.C. National Invitational Marketing Session will be held at: The Hyatt Regency Greenville 220 N. Main Street Greenville, SC  29601 Call (864) 235-1234 to make your reservation. Make your hotel reservations early, as we have a limited number of rooms available. Visit Greenville […]

Applying Lessons from the World’s Toughest Races Jason Mittman, S.E.C., CCIM Greenville, South Carolina Sunday, March 21, 2021 The S.E.C. Education Foundation and the Society of Exchange Counselors are pleased to announce that Jason Mittman, S.E.C., CCIM, will present Applying Lessons from the World’s Toughest Races from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on March 21, […]

S.E.C. National Invitational Marketing Session Cincinnati, Ohio May 16–19, 2021  The S.E.C. National Invitational Marketing Session will be held at: The Summit Hotel 5345 Medpace Way Cincinnati, OH  45227 Call (513) 527-9900 to make your reservation. Make your hotel reservations early, as we have a limited number of rooms available. Visit The Summit Hotel for […]